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Baskin-Robbins Opening First Capital Region Location In Guilderland Baskin-Robbins Opening First Capital Region Location In Guilderland
Baskin-Robbins Opening First Capital Region Location In Guilderland Ice cream giant Baskin-Robbins is set to open its first location in the Capital Region. The national chain, known for its “31 flavors” slogan, has its sights set on Albany County and will open its newest shop in Guilderland’s Hamilton Square shopping mall. Though an official launch date has not been announced, the new store is expected to open sometime in late spring, a company spokesperson told Daily Voice. “We’re always looking for new opportunities to celebrate the happiness ice cream brings to every moment at Baskin-Robbins,” the company said in a statement. “We hope to seize the yay w…
Guerriero Sweet Shoppe Sets Opening Date In Teaneck Guerriero Sweet Shoppe Sets Opening Date In Teaneck
Guerriero Sweet Shoppe Sets Opening Date In Teaneck The gelateria replacing longtime Teaneck ice cream shop Bischoff's has an opening date. Guerriero Sweet Shoppe will open at 3 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 18 on Cedar Lane. The creamery will open with the addiction of Marc's Cheesecake, purchased last year by Guerriero's owner, Mike Guerriero. This Guerriero's location will be a kosher one. Hey Teaneck! WE ARE READY! We are Opening Thursday 1/18 at 3pm! Our first 100 customers will get a ticket for a Free... Posted by Guerriero Sweet Shoppe on Saturday, January 13, 2024 The first 100 customers will get a ticket for a free pint …
Westport Eatery Closes After Over Decade In Business: 'So Many Amazing Memories' Westport Eatery Closes After Over Decade In Business: 'So Many Amazing Memories'
Westport Eatery Closes After Over Decade In Business: 'So Many Amazing Memories' An eatery that has been a fixture in Fairfield County for over 10 years has closed one of its locations.  Saugatuck Sweets, which has two locations in the county, closed its Westport store at 575 Riverside Ave. on Sunday, Dec. 17, owners Chris and Al DiGuido announced.  In their announcement, the owners cited economic challenges and lingering effects from the pandemic as influencing their decision, which they made with "mixed feelings," they said.  "We have determined that it is no longer financially viable for us to keep this business afloat," the owners added, also sa…
Recall Issued By Ice Cream Manufacturer Due To Listeria Fears Recall Issued By Ice Cream Manufacturer Due To Listeria Fears
Recall Issued By Ice Cream Manufacturer Due To Listeria Fears A recall has been issued for a brand of ice cream, ice cream bars, yogurt, and gelato due to Listeria concerns. Vermont-based Wilcox Ice Cream says that one lot of the Super Premium Mint Chip manufactured on Tuesday, Nov. 14 may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. In addition to the mint chip flavor, the company is recalling all other products manufactured at its facility during the same time period.  Products were distributed in retail stores and co-ops located in New York, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Vermont. The products, with best-by dates from 9/14/24 to 11/…
Popular Eatery To Expand To Second Location In Mamaroneck Popular Eatery To Expand To Second Location In Mamaroneck
Popular Eatery To Expand To Second Location In Mamaroneck A much-praised dessert shop in Westchester is preparing to open a second location where customers can enjoy delicious, old-fashioned ice cream.  Penny Lick Ice Cream Company will be expanding to a new location in Mamaroneck at 1212 West Boston Post Rd., which will celebrate its grand opening with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Thursday, Sept. 14 at 3 p.m.  The new ice cream shop will be the second Penny Lick Ice Cream to open in Westchester and will join the original location in Hastings-on-Hudson at 580 Warburton Ave., which opened in 2015. The dessert shop, owned and founded by former New…
Brain Freeze Time: Dairy Queen Offering Fall Blizzard Flavors For 85 Cents Brain Freeze Time: Dairy Queen Offering Fall Blizzard Flavors For 85 Cents
Brain Freeze Time: Dairy Queen Offering Fall Blizzard Flavors For 85 Cents It might not be time to break out the flannel, but if you want an early brain freeze, Dairy Queen can help you with that and it will cost you less than a buck.  The franchise known for its annual classic Pumpkin Pie Blizzard Treat is kicking off the season a little early with the hopes that ice cream lovers will jump on board. And, the best part is if you use the Dairy Queen App you can snag one for just 85 cents at participating locations. The menu includes the classics but has also popped in a new one for a little treat for your tongue including: Pumpkin Pie: Pumpkin pie pieces bl…
Hospitalization In PA Leads To Ice Cream Recall In 19 States: FDA Hospitalization In PA Leads To Ice Cream Recall In 19 States: FDA
Hospitalization In PA Leads To Ice Cream Recall In 19 States: FDA Hospitalizations have led a New York-based company to recall its packages of soft-serve ice cream — in 19 states, according to the Food and Drug Administration.  Two people have reported becoming ill in New York and Pennsylvania after consuming Soft Serve On The Go by Real Kosher Ice Cream of Brooklyn, NY, according to the FDA recall notice issued on Aug. 9. "Both individuals were hospitalized but no deaths have been reported to date," the FDA said. After the first patient in Pennsylvania became ill, the state's Department of Agriculture tested samples of the product, finding Listeria mono…
Loudoun County Dairy Farmers Roll Out Ice Cream Trailer: Here's Where To Catch It Loudoun County Dairy Farmers Roll Out Ice Cream Trailer: Here's Where To Catch It
Loudoun County Dairy Farmers Roll Out Ice Cream Trailer: Here's Where To Catch It Loudoun County dairy farmers are rolling out a new ice cream trailer. Brookfield Dairy Ice Cream Company trailer can be found serving up tasty treats right outside of the town of Leesburg on the corner of Rt. 15 and Harmony Church Road on the weekends, from noon to 5 p.m. A grand opening will be held Saturday, July 29, and Sunday, July 30. Owned by Greg and Sue Harrison, the two share a passion for dairy farming and a love of delicious ice cream. Their family-owned and operated farm has a rich history in dairy farming and a commitment to wholesome practices and sustainable farming. Th…
Philly Ranks Among Best Cities In US For Ice Cream Lovers — So Here Are 6 Must-Try Creameries Philly Ranks Among Best Cities In US For Ice Cream Lovers — So Here Are 6 Must-Try Creameries
Philly Ranks Among Best Cities In US For Ice Cream Lovers — So Here Are 6 Must-Try Creameries One of the hottest cities for ice cream is the City of Brotherly Love, a new study says. Philadelphia was ranked No. 5 in the nation on LawnStarter's rundown for 2023, as it pertains to accessibility, consumer satisfaction, popularity and contest awards. In honor of Philly making the list, here are six ice cream shops in the city that earned the highest ratings on user-review sites, and frequented the most by various food websites and influencers in the area. The Franklin Fountain View this post on Instagram A post shared by The Franklin Fo…
Jonas Brother Stops By Morris county Ice Cream Shop Jonas Brother Stops By Morris county Ice Cream Shop
Jonas Brother Stops By Morris county Ice Cream Shop New Jersey native and oldest of the three Jonas Brothers, Kevin, was spotted grabbing a sweet scoop of ice cream at a Morris County creamery. The Stirling Fountain on Main Avenue in Stirling commemorated his visit with several selfies and a social media post on Sunday, July 2: View this post on Instagram A post shared by The Stirling Fountain (@stirling_fountain_ice_cream) “Look who stopped by the shop,” reads the post. “The Stirling Fountain is Jonas Brother approved! Come back soon @kevinjonas!” A native of Wyckoff, Kevin now lives in De…
Shuttered Hackensack Carvel Cinnabon Relocating To Teaneck Shuttered Hackensack Carvel Cinnabon Relocating To Teaneck
Shuttered Hackensack Carvel Cinnabon Relocating To Teaneck Carvel has apparently found a new home in Bergen County — and it's a Kosher one. The popular ice cream franchise announced it is opening a Carvel Cinnabon in Teaneck on 1389 Queen Anne Road after closing its location in Hackensack in January 2022.  The store said that it is about halfway through with construction and plans to open sometime this summer. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Carvel Cinnabon of Hackensack (@carvel_cinnabon_of_hackensack) Instagram commenters said they were thrilled to have Carvel back in Bergen County. …
This Baltimore Ice Cream Shop Ranks Best In All Of Maryland, Website Says This Baltimore Ice Cream Shop Ranks Best In All Of Maryland, Website Says
This Baltimore Ice Cream Shop Ranks Best In All Of Maryland, Website Says Baltimore has plenty of ice cream spots to choose from as summer temps rise — and one of them ranks a bit above the others, a new Reader’s Digest report says. The report identified the best place to grab a cool treat in each state this summer with a sprinkling of the shop’s history and menu specialties. So, which shop topped Maryland’s list? The Charmery in Baltimore, best known for its homemade scoops and its close proximity to Johns Hopkins University. View this post on Instagram A post shared by fat ass adventures (@fat.ass.adventures) …
Fredericksburg Ice Cream Spot Named Best In Virginia Fredericksburg Ice Cream Spot Named Best In Virginia
Fredericksburg Ice Cream Spot Named Best In Virginia A Virginia ice cream shop dating back to 1947 was named the best in the state, and among the best in America, by "Reader's Digest." According to the rundown, aptly dubbed "The Best Ice Cream in Every State," Carl's Frozen Custard, in Fredericksburg, takes the cake for the Old Dominion. "This landmark curbside ice cream stand draws major crowds for its delicious soft-serve ice cream," The RD report reads. "The Fredericksburg location of Carl's Frozen Custard, which is open only seasonally, is also listed on the National Register of Historic Places." Founded by Carl Sponseller, the shop…
Just In Time For Summer: New Ice Cream Shop To Open In Cortlandt Manor Just In Time For Summer: New Ice Cream Shop To Open In Cortlandt Manor
Just In Time For Summer: New Ice Cream Shop To Open In Cortlandt Manor As the temperatures grow warmer and the summer months grow closer, a new ice cream shack will be opening in Northern Westchester for those looking to cool down with a sweet treat.  MJay's Ice Cream Shack, located in Cortlandt Manor at 3535 Crompond Rd., will be opening for business on Thursday, June 1, the owners announced on social media.  The shack will offer soft serve, classic cones, and cups, as well as sundaes and milkshakes. Unique sundae flavors include cookie monster sundaes with chocolate chip cookies, whipped cream, and cherries; and Empire sundaes with cookies and cream, Nutell…
Gofer Ice Cream Celebrates 20th Anniversary With New Stamford Location Gofer Ice Cream Celebrates 20th Anniversary With New Stamford Location
Gofer Ice Cream Celebrates 20th Anniversary With New Stamford Location Just in time for summer, a favorite Fairfield County ice cream chain has opened a new store to celebrate its 20th anniversary in the county. Located in Stamford, at 2367 Summer St., in the. Ridgeway Shopping Center, the new shop is open and ready to whip up whatever your heart desires including everything from a hot fudge sundae to a heaping cone of mint chocolate chip. Having first opened in Greenwich Memorial Day Weekend way back in 2003, this weekend also marks 20 years in business for the growing chain. “The newest Gofer location will continue to grow our Fairfield County footprint, s…
Best Ice Cream Shops Across North Jersey Best Ice Cream Shops Across North Jersey
Best Ice Cream Shops Across North Jersey This summer’s gonna be a hot one, and we all know that staying cool can be serious business.  What better way to ward off the heat than with a delicious dish of soft serve or a creamy, custardy cone loaded with your favorite toppings? Here’s a list of the most popular ice cream shops across North Jersey, meticulously curated according to the highest-rated shops on user review sites. Holsten’s, Bloomfield "So tasty and refreshing" - Any customer who tries this Come on by today and experience our delicious Orange Creamsicle #icecream #homemade #bloomfieldnj #getlocal Posted by Hols…
Scoop Up A Taste Of Summer At Boston's Best Ice Cream Shops Scoop Up A Taste Of Summer At Boston's Best Ice Cream Shops
Scoop Up A Taste Of Summer At Boston's Best Ice Cream Shops Visiting a Boston ice cream shop offers more than just a snack, it provides an opportunity to experience brand-new flavor combinations and experience a local take on a classic treat.  The ice cream scene in the Boston area is extensive, but this list, curated by Eater Boston, has the very best the city has to offer. Whether you're a local or just visiting, there's bound to be the perfect Boston ice cream experience waiting on you.  Tipping Cow Ice Cream (Somerville) Tipping Cow promises to be the only 100% peanut, tree-nut, and sesame-free ice cream purveyor in all of New England. The sho…
New Territories Serves Up New Flavors In Fair Lawn New Territories Serves Up New Flavors In Fair Lawn
New Territories Serves Up New Flavors In Fair Lawn An ice cream parlor that is a hit in New York has brought its special blend of Hong Kong eats and sweets to Bergen County. New Territories, which took off when it opened in Chinatown, has had a spot in Fair Lawn at 13-24 River Rd.  for the past 18 months. Along with ice cream, they also offer bubble waffles, which is a favorite snack in Hong Kong.  "We took that recipe from Hong Kong and implemented it in New York," Peter Mai, who runs New Territories with Cynthia Chan, said. "We offer Asian inspired ice cream flavors with a twist to it. We try to make everything over the top, pretty and f…
Taylor Swift Sends PA Girl Roses Taylor Swift Sends PA Girl Roses
Taylor Swift Sends PA Girl Roses A 16-year-old girl received four dozen red roses from 12-time Grammy winner Taylor Swift. This isn't a story of Swift's latest love song, but a sweet "thank you" and apology to a businesswoman.  Ripleigh Maring, of Ripleigh's Creamery in McSherrystown, PA and Emmitsburg, MD, is a Swiftie who is a lover of the Billboard hits (she's also a savvy saleswoman) so she made "The Era Collection" of ice cream flavors to sell at her shop ahead of Swift's "Eras Tour" stop in Philadelphia. The collection includes Lavender Haze, Karma, and Bad Blood (plus, there are  Enchanted and Bejeweled milkshakes…
Tasteless Stunt Sends Ice Cream Licking VA Couple Into Internet's Most Hated Tasteless Stunt Sends Ice Cream Licking VA Couple Into Internet's Most Hated
Tasteless Stunt Sends Ice Cream Licking VA Couple Into Internet's Most Hated I might scream for it, you might scream for it, but we’re all screaming about this ill-advised ice cream prank posted by a pair of wannabe social media stars out of Virginia. A viral video is making the rounds online after a pair later identified as Tequan and Asia Hines, of Portsmouth, shot a since-deleted post that showed them sneakily opening up a tub of ice cream, and licking it before placing it back on the shelf. “Let me taste it … Let me taste it,” Tequan could be heard muttering in the video while suspiciously looking around to make sure the distasteful duo weren’t caught. “Okay. P…
New Van Leeuwen Ice Cream Scoop Shop Coming To Darien New Van Leeuwen Ice Cream Scoop Shop Coming To Darien
New Van Leeuwen Ice Cream Scoop Shop Coming To Darien Just in time for spring, a favorite ice cream brand is opening its second Connecticut scoop shop in Fairfield County. Van Leeuwen Ice Cream, the nationally beloved brand known for its made-from-scratch dairy and vegan ice creams, will open a scoop shop in Darien on Thursday, April 27.  The Darien store is the brand’s second location in Connecticut, and follows on the heels of its Greenwich opening in October 2022 - its first suburban scoop shop.  The launch also marks a return to its roots for co-founders Ben and Pete Van Leeuwen who are Fairfield County natives and whose ice cre…
Forget The Baked Beans, Boston Is Really Known For These Dishes Forget The Baked Beans, Boston Is Really Known For These Dishes
Forget The Baked Beans, Boston Is Really Known For These Dishes New York has cheesecake, Buffalo has wings, and Philly has cheesesteaks, but Boston's claim to baked bean fame has now been replaced with these exciting dishes, according to Eater Boston.   These dishes, many from historic Boston eateries, have now become iconic to the city, according to Eater Boston. The list includes a wide range of dishes available at restaurants across the Boston area.  Roast beef sandwich at Kelly’s Roast Beef Kelly's Roast Beef, known for its "three-way" roast beef sandwich, has become a Boston institution. With four locations in Massachusetts, and several more in Ne…
Tyra Banks Steps Into New Role As 'Guest Scooper' At Harvard Square JP Licks Tyra Banks Steps Into New Role As 'Guest Scooper' At Harvard Square JP Licks
Tyra Banks Steps Into New Role As 'Guest Scooper' At Harvard Square JP Licks One of the world's most famous models traded stilettos for scoopers this week when she popped into a local ice cream shop in the Boston area. Tyra Banks stepped behind the counter at the J.P. Licks in Harvard Square in Cambridge, according to a post from the ice cream chain. View this post on Instagram A post shared by J.P. Licks (@jplicks) "Guest scooper in our Harvard Square store yesterday," the post read. "Just Tyra Banks stopping by while visiting her school haunts for the day. Thanks for helping out behind the line, Tyra!" Boston.com …
American Gelato Master Scoops Funkiest Of Flavors At New Morristown Ice Cream Shop American Gelato Master Scoops Funkiest Of Flavors At New Morristown Ice Cream Shop
American Gelato Master Scoops Funkiest Of Flavors At New Morristown Ice Cream Shop Jameson Chocolate Whiskey gelato and Bailey’s Chip ice cream are how Mike Guerriero will be celebrating St. Patrick's Day at his newest ice cream shop. Guerriero, who once took first place at the Gelato Festival America, has expanded his iconic gelateria to Morristown. It’s official. Sign is up. I’m not crying you are. 😭 😭 GG Morristown is a go! Posted by Guerriero Gelato on Wednesday, January 11, 2023 Guerriero and his wife rebranded the ever-popular shop Gelotti in 2019. With Guerriero Gelato locations in Caldwell, Montclair, Pinebrook and West Orange, he opened a Morristown storefro…
Rockville Centre Ice Cream Shop Closing After More Than 10 Years In Business Rockville Centre Ice Cream Shop Closing After More Than 10 Years In Business
Rockville Centre Ice Cream Shop Closing After More Than 10 Years In Business A Long Island ice cream shop is set to close its doors after more than a decade in business. Five Pennies Creamery in Rockville Centre will permanently close in December, owner Dan Levine said in a message to customers. “Serving this community has been one of my proudest accomplishments and highlights of my life," Levine said. "I've seen generations of kids and families grow; I have grown with them. While these past years have proven tumultuous for our country, ice cream has stood as the great unifier. Day in and day out, I have served smiling faces who laugh in the face of darkne…
Iconic Guerriero Gelato Announces Expansion To Morristown Iconic Guerriero Gelato Announces Expansion To Morristown
Iconic Guerriero Gelato Announces Expansion To Morristown It’s official — the iconic and award-winning Guerriero Gelato is coming to Morristown. The announcement came in a Thanksgiving post on the beloved brand’s Facebook page. “This Thanksgiving we want to give thanks to YOU!” reads the post. “It’s because of you, we made it 21 years. From me taking over as owner, thru name changes, pandemic, inflation, recession, you have supported us, voted for us, and helped us get some of the biggest awards and honors there are.” And it’s true — from the 1984 launch of the original Gelotti name in Paterson to the most recent rebranding in 2019, Mike and Bre…
Whimsical 50s-Style NJ Restaurant Closing One Of Its Locations Whimsical 50s-Style NJ Restaurant Closing One Of Its Locations
Whimsical 50s-Style NJ Restaurant Closing One Of Its Locations A popular South Jersey restaurant is closing next week after seven years. The Pop Shop said its location at 1 S. Main St. in Medford will shut down on Wednesday, Oct. 26. “We thank you all for your support and friendships throughout the past 7 years,” read a Facebook post, which has over 1,500 likes and 600 shares. A second Pop Shop eatery in Collingswood will stay open.   “Whilst The Pop Shop Medford location is closing, we will still have plenty of work to do as we will excitedly be refocusing all our energies on The Pop Shop Collingswood, our flagship location!” the post read. Pop…
Bon Jovi, Springsteen Roll Up For Ice Cream Cones Together On Jersey Shore Bon Jovi, Springsteen Roll Up For Ice Cream Cones Together On Jersey Shore
Bon Jovi, Springsteen Roll Up For Ice Cream Cones Together On Jersey Shore Two New Jersey rockers walk into an ice cream shop. No, this isn't the start of a joke, it's what happened Wednesday, Oct. 5 at Jersey Freeze in Freehold. Jon Bon Jovi and Bruce Springsteen showed up together, despite the rain and gloom outside, got themselves some cones. "When ✌🏼 of the biggest Rock Stars in the world show up for 🍦 together , it’s worth a picture," the ice cream shop said on Instagram. Jersey Freeze is a favorite of Springsteen's. "He's a local," a store rep told Daily Voice back in May 2021. "Comes in all the time. "He appreciates the discretion when he comes in so we…
Van Leeuwen Ice Cream To Debut First CT Location In Greenwich Van Leeuwen Ice Cream To Debut First CT Location In Greenwich
Van Leeuwen Ice Cream To Debut First CT Location In Greenwich Van Leeuwen Ice Cream will soon open a location in Fairfield County, its first shop in Connecticut. It will be located in Greenwich at 375 Greenwich Ave., with the opening day scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 1, representatives said. To celebrate the opening day, the shop will offer $1 scoops of all ice cream flavors from noon to 4 p.m. The chain currently operates locations in New York, California, Texas, Pennsylvania, Colorado, and New Jersey.  Co-founders Ben and Pete Van Leeuwen are both from Greenwich and first began their ice cream journey by renting a Good Humo…
Hudson Valley Store's Ice Cream Flavor Best In North America, World Dairy Expo Says Hudson Valley Store's Ice Cream Flavor Best In North America, World Dairy Expo Says
Hudson Valley Store's Ice Cream Flavor Best In North America, World Dairy Expo Says Some of America’s best ice cream can be found right here in New York, according to professional taste testers. Stewart’s Shops, which has locations in the Hudson Valley and Capital District, had a total of four ice cream winners at the 2022 World Dairy Expo, held in Madison, Wisconsin. Stewart’s Peanut Butter Pandemonium took first place in the peanut butter ice cream category. It’s also their top selling flavor, the company said. Stewart’s Shops Mint Cookie Crumble took second place in the mint category. View this post on Instagram A post …
Decades-Old Deli & Pizzeria Shutters In South Jersey Decades-Old Deli & Pizzeria Shutters In South Jersey
Decades-Old Deli & Pizzeria Shutters In South Jersey A popular deli and pizzeria is closing after 40 years. Masso’s Deli & Pizzeria, at 11 Lakeview Drive North in Gibbsboro, closed its pizzeria on Sunday, Aug. 21. Its ice cream section will close on Sunday, Aug. 28. There was an outpouring of support and goodbyes on Facebook. There was an outpouring of support on FacebookFacebook/ Masso’s Deli & Pizzeria Masso’s announced that it was shuttering on Facebook: “We would like to thank all of our loyal customers for 40+ great years. We have officially decided to close our doors effective Sunday, August 21st (Pizzeria) and Sunday, Au…